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No.110 – 08/2011 Spanish football takes pride of place UEFADirect110E.indd 1 16.08.11 09:18 2 Sur In this issue Spain’s run of success continues 4 Spain’s collection of silverware continues to grow, the latest additions to their trophy cabinet being the European U19 and U21 trophies (page 5), while the Women’s U17 trophy remains on display for another season (page 10). €750 million for UEFA Champions League clubs 6 The participating clubs are understandably the main benefi ciaries of UEFA Champions League revenue. For the 2010/11 season, they shared in more than €750 million. Higher bonuses in the UEFA Europa League 8 The second season of the UEFA Europa League resulted in an increase of more than 10% in the amounts distributed to the participating clubs. Braga win the UEFA Regions’ Cup 11 In Portugal, the team from Braga won UEFA’s competition for non-professional WE CARE ABOUT FOOTBALL footballers. Offi cial publication of the Union des associations européennes de football New UEFA committees 14 Chief editor : At its meeting in June, the UEFA Executive Committee André Vieli decided on the composition of the UEFA committees for Produced by : the 2011–13 period and of the Organs for the Adminis- Atema Communication SA, CH-1196 Gland tration of Justice for the period from 2011 to 2015. Printing : Artgraphic Cavin SA, CH-1422 Grandson News from member associations 20 Editorial deadline : 10 August 2011 The views expressed in signed articles are not necessarily the offi cial views of UEFA. The reproduction of articles published in UEFA·direct is authorised, Supplements provided the source is indicated. 2010/11 UEFA competition results: UEFA containing the results of all matches in last season’s Route de Genève 46 UEFA competitions. CH-1260 Nyon Switzerland Technical report: European Women’s Tel. +41 848 00 27 27 Under-19 Championship: analysing the fi nal Fax +41 848 01 27 27 round that took place in Italy. www.UEFA.com E-mail: [email protected] Cover Spanish football continues to excel on the international scene and has added three new European titles to its impressive collection, in the latest Under-21 (photo), Under-19 and Women’s Under-17 championships. Not only that but the three players shortlisted for the new UEFA Best Player in Europe award play for Spanish clubs. Photo: Getty Images UEFADirect110E.indd 2 16.08.11 09:18 EDITORIAL I MEETINGS I COURSES I COMPETITIONS I NEWS I ASSOCIATIONS I NOTICES SurtitreEditorial 3 A necessary measure UEFA an passion ever rhyme with reason? In football, it is the matches, which once again promise to attract a C no easy task to make the two go hand in hand, huge following, the 2011/12 season will draw attention given the comprehensive losses that some clubs have got for another, more particular reason, but one with far- into the bad habit of accumulating over the seasons. We reaching implications, as it is in the interests of the game have often insisted that football, far from being a mere as a whole if all the clubs play by the rules, comply with economic activity, is, above all, a sport and a game, the fi nancial fair play criteria and achieve a sustainable and that its popularity stems from the fact that it stirs pas- fi nancial balance, making passion agree with reason. sions. However, this undeniable truth must not stand in the way of reason and mask the harsh reality that if it I wish all the clubs, players, directors, referees and continues along this path, professional football will run fans an exciting new season typifi ed by fair play in all headlong into bankruptcy, and its collapse will not be its forms. without repercussions at grassroots level, tarnishing its image, if nothing else. Michel Platini This should not be seen as a call for austerity and a UEFA President return to the budgets of old. Football moves impressive amounts of money, and that is a good thing. Nor is it a question of seeking a utopian distribution of wealth. There have always been clubs that are richer than others and there doubtless always will be. All we want is for clubs – richer and poorer alike – to spend no more than they earn and to balance their books, this being the only sure way for them to survive. To this end, with the unanimous support of all the stakeholders, and with a view to helping the clubs, we have established fi nancial fair play criteria, which we will start to apply strictly from this season. So aside from UEFA •direct | 08.11 UEFADirect110E.indd 3 16.08.11 09:18 EDITORIAL I MEETINGS I COURSES I COMPETITIONS I NEWS I ASSOCIATIONS I NOTICES 4 European Under-19 Championship A great RESULTS Group A 20.7 Romania – Czech Republic 1-3 experience 20.7 Greece – Republic of Ireland 1-2 23.7 Czech Republic – Republic of Ireland 2-1 23.7 Romania – Greece 0-1 26.7 Republic of Ireland – Romania 0-0 for everyone 26.7 Czech Republic – Greece 1-0 Group B The tenth European Under-19 Championship 20.7 Serbia – Turkey 2-0 in Romania ended in identical fashion to 21.7 Spain – Belgium 4-1 four of the fi rst nine editions of the competition 23.7 Turkey – Belgium 1-1 with Spain holding the trophy aloft. 23.7 Serbia – Spain 0-4 26.7 Belgium – Serbia 1-1 26.7 Turkey – Spain 3-0 The triumph followed Spain’s successes in 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2007 – the Semi-fi nals coach Ginés Meléndez playing a part in 29.7 Czech Republic – Serbia 4-2 all but the fi rst – and ensured the Iberian 29.7 Spain – Republic of Ireland 5-0 side kept the trophy permanently. Final Three victories for the Czechs 01.8 Czech Republic – Spain 2-3* The Czechs were in control of Group A from the out- * after extra time set, although they had to come from behind to beat hosts Romania (3-1) and the Republic of Ireland (2-1) respec- tively. A 1-0 matchday 3 victory against Greece ensured soaia and duly made themselves at home, taking a Jaroslav Hrebík’s team progressed as group winners to 3-0 lead before 20 minutes had elapsed. Djordje Des- the semi-fi nals, where they were joined by the Republic potovic’s quickfi re double brought Serbia back into the of Ireland, who secured their progress with a goalless contest by the 28th minute, but Jirí Skalák sealed the draw against Romania. result late on. Spain also reached the last four with something to By contrast, Spain stormed into their sixth UEFA U19 spare despite a false start in Group B as their game with fi nal as a clinical attacking display proved too much for Belgium was abandoned due to adverse weather condi- Ireland in Chiajna, Gerard Deulofeu and Pablo Sarabia tions. Meléndez’s team were 4-1 winners when the scoring fi ne fi rst-half goals. Juanmi added a third shortly teams met again a day later, the subsequent 4-0 defeat after the restart, before top scorer Morata added a late of Serbia – in which Álvaro Morata scored a hat-trick – double, the second a penalty, to take his tournament wrapping up fi rst place with a game to spare. A 1-1 tally to six. draw against Belgium ensured Serbia joined the even- The fi nal proved a tighter contest, the Czechs striking tual champions in the last four, Turkey bowing out despite first seven minutes after half-time thanks to Ladislav a 3-0 defeat of a much-changed Spain. Krejcí’s fi erce low shot. Spain pressed hard for an equal- iser and got their reward in the 85th minute thanks to Jon Contrasting fashions Aurtenetxe’s opportunistic strike. Substitute Patrik Lácha The two group winners also came through their restored the Czech lead in the 97th minute, but Paco semi-fi nals, albeit in contrasting fashions. For the third Alcácer replied 11 minutes later and decided a gripp- game running, the Czechs found themselves in Mogo- ing contest in Spain’s favour in the 115th minute. “The Czechs played well, but for most of the game we were much the better side,” said the victorious coach, Meléndez. “I’d like to point to our mental strength in twice fi ghting back from a goal down. It’s a fi fth U19 title for us and the coaches, the federation and its presi- dent are very proud.” There was also plenty of praise for the hosts’ efforts in staging the fi nals, Serbia’s Dejan Govedarica summing up the general mood: “The organisation has been at the highest level, from training pitches to the accommoda- tion and the pitches. Romania has been a great experi- ence for everyone. ● le Sportsfi UEFADirect110E.indd 4 16.08.11 09:18 European Under- 21 Championship 5 Spanish sun has heated the North Getty Images Spanish Spain claimed the glory, Switzerland the honour in defeat, yet they were not the only ones leaving Denmark football takes the honours with fond memories of the European Under-21 Championship. again Aarhus, venue for the 25 June fi nal which third and fi nal matchday, high drama ensued in topsy- Spain won 2-0 against Switzerland, was turvy matches between England and the Czech Republic the hub for a tournament showcasing the (1-2), and Iceland and Denmark (3-1). That was the bright young things of European football – Icelanders’ fi rst U21 victory over their Nordic rivals but and in graduation week for the city’s stu- still left them a goal short of the semi-fi nals: they and the dents, Luis Milla’s team took the honours.